Gate valve assembly torsion machine

By designing a gate valve assembly torque machine, which utilizes cylinders and servo motors to achieve synchronous tightening of the gate valve cover and stem, the problem of difficult synchronous tightening in existing technologies has been solved, thus improving production efficiency and quality.

CN223989261UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13YUHUAN ENQI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing torque machines cannot achieve synchronous tightening of the gate valve cover and valve stem, resulting in low production efficiency and potential errors that affect assembly quality.

Method used

A gate valve assembly torque machine was designed, which realizes the synchronous tightening of the valve cover and valve stem through a cylinder, servo motor and gear system. The cylinder drives the movable plate and frame, and the servo motor drives the drive sleeve and gear to achieve the synchronous tightening function.

Benefits of technology

This significantly improves processing efficiency, reduces worker handling and repositioning steps, and ensures consistent assembly quality and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a gate valve assembly torsion machine, and belongs to the technical field of gate valve production. The problem that an existing gate valve assembly torsion machine is not high in machining efficiency is solved. The gate valve assembly torsion machine comprises a top plate and a bottom plate, the top of the top plate is connected with a first motor base through bolts, the top of the first motor base is connected with a driving motor through bolts, and the output end of the driving motor penetrates through the first motor base and is connected with a lead screw through a coupler; the bottom end of the lead screw penetrates through the top plate and is movably connected with the top of the bottom plate through a bearing, the surface of the lead screw is sleeved with a movable plate in a threaded mode, the rear side of the top of the movable plate is connected with an air cylinder through a bolt, and the output end of the air cylinder penetrates through the movable plate and is connected with a frame through a bolt. The top of the second motor base is connected with a first servo motor through bolts, and the front side of the left side of the top of the movable plate is connected with a third motor base through bolts. The device has the advantages of high processing efficiency and the like.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical technology and relates to a torque machine, particularly a gate valve assembly torque machine. Background Technology

[0002] Gate valves are a common type of valve, widely used in industrial pipeline systems, water supply and drainage systems and other fields. The valve body and valve cover need to be tightly connected to prevent media leakage. A torque wrench can be used to precisely control the torque of the tightening screws to ensure that the connection reaches the specified tightness.

[0003] A search revealed that the utility model with authorization announcement number CN217620397U, entitled "Automatic Tightening Device for Gate Valve Body and Gate Valve Cover," includes a support base, an upper and lower drive mechanism, and a tightening mechanism. Research and analysis revealed that although it can reduce the labor intensity of workers during use, it also has the following drawbacks to a certain extent.

[0004] For example, it does not have a synchronous tightening function. When producing gate valves, the valve cover and valve stem need to be tightened. Traditional torque machines cannot operate the two synchronously at the same time, which means they must be processed separately. Workers need to move the gate valves between different workstations, reposition them and adjust the equipment, which seriously affects production efficiency, prolongs the production cycle, and may also introduce errors due to multiple operations, affecting the overall assembly quality of the gate valve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing a gate valve assembly torque machine with synchronous tightening function, which can simultaneously tighten and fix the valve stem when assembling the valve cover, thus greatly improving processing efficiency.

[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A gate valve assembly torque machine includes a top plate and a bottom plate. A first motor mount is bolted to the top of the top plate. A drive motor is bolted to the top of the first motor mount. The output end of the drive motor passes through the first motor mount and is connected to a lead screw via a coupling. The bottom end of the lead screw passes through the top plate and is movably connected to the top of the bottom plate via a bearing. A movable plate is threaded onto the surface of the lead screw. A cylinder is bolted to the rear side of the top of the movable plate. The output end of the cylinder passes through the movable plate and is bolted to a frame. A second motor mount is bolted to the front right side of the top of the frame. A first servo motor is bolted to the top of the second motor mount. A third motor mount is bolted to the front left side of the top of the movable plate. The top of the third motor mount... A second servo motor is bolted to the first servo motor. The output end of the first servo motor is connected to a first drive rod via a coupling. A first drive sleeve is movably fitted onto the surface of the first drive rod via a bearing. The output end of the second servo motor is connected to a second drive rod via a coupling. A second drive sleeve is fixedly fitted onto the surface of the second drive rod. Fixed cylinders are fixedly fitted onto the surfaces of both the first and second drive sleeves. A gear is fixedly fitted onto the surface of the fixed cylinder. A torsion bar is bolted to the bottom end of the first drive rod. A square tube is bolted to the inside of the first drive sleeve. A torsion cylinder is bolted to the bottom of the square tube. A hexagonal wrench is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the torsion bar through the square tube. A sliding plate is movably connected to the front side of the top of the base plate. A limit clamp is riveted to the top of the sliding plate.

[0007] This gate valve assembly torque machine mainly consists of cylinders, a frame, a second motor base, a first servo motor, a third motor base, a second servo motor, a first drive rod, a first drive sleeve, a second drive rod, a second drive sleeve, a fixed cylinder, and gears, all mounted on the surface of the top plate and the movable plate. Through the cooperation of these components, the valve stem can be simultaneously tightened and fixed while the valve cover is being assembled, significantly improving processing efficiency.

[0008] In the aforementioned gate valve assembly torque machine, a groove is provided on the front side of the top of the base plate, and a slider is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the groove. Rectangular holes are provided on both sides of the top of the slide plate, and positioning bolts are movably connected through the interior of these rectangular holes. The bottom end of the positioning bolt passes through the slider and is threadedly connected to it. In practical applications, the position of the limiting clamp can be adjusted by setting the groove and the slider.

[0009] In the aforementioned gate valve assembly torque machine, a baffle is bolted to the front of the frame, two gears mesh with each other, and the bottom ends of both the first and second drive sleeves penetrate the frame. The surface of the fixed cylinder is movably connected to the frame via bearings. In practical applications, by setting the baffle, the front of the frame can be shielded, preventing workers from contacting the gears and thus improving production safety.

[0010] In the aforementioned gate valve assembly torque machine, a first guide rod is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the top plate. The bottom end of the first guide rod penetrates the movable plate and is riveted to the top of the bottom plate. In practical applications, by setting the first guide rod, the movable plate can be guided, making its up-and-down movement more stable.

[0011] In the aforementioned gate valve assembly torque machine, second guide rods are movably connected to both sides of the front top of the movable plate, and the bottom ends of the second guide rods are riveted to the frame. In practical applications, the second guide rods guide the frame.

[0012] In the aforementioned gate valve assembly torque machine, a rectangular slot adapted to the second motor base is provided on the right side of the top of the movable plate, and the top of the second motor base passes through the rectangular slot. In practical applications, by setting the rectangular slot, the second motor base can smoothly pass through the movable plate without affecting its lifting and lowering operation.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: it has a synchronous tightening function, does not require changing work stations, and can simultaneously tighten and fix the valve stem when assembling the valve cover, which greatly improves processing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the torque machine used to assemble this gate valve.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural view of the torque machine used to assemble this gate valve.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the movable plate and frame structure of the torque machine for assembling this gate valve.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the movable plate structure of the torque machine for assembling this gate valve.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional bottom view of the torque machine used to assemble this gate valve.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first and second servo motors of the torque machine used to assemble this gate valve.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a 3D view of the second servo motor structure of the torque machine for assembling this gate valve.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the torque machine for assembling this gate valve.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the base plate structure of the gate valve assembly torque machine.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional bottom view of the hexagonal wrench structure of the torque wrench for assembling this gate valve.

[0024] In the diagram, 1. Top plate; 2. Bottom plate; 3. First motor mount; 4. Lead screw; 5. Movable plate; 6. Cylinder; 7. Frame; 8. Second motor mount; 9. First servo motor; 10. Third motor mount; 11. Second servo motor; 12. First drive square rod; 13. First drive sleeve; 14. Second drive square rod; 15. Second drive sleeve; 16. Fixed cylinder; 17. Gear; 18. Torque bar; 19. Slide plate; 20. Limiting clamp; 21. Slide groove; 22. Slider; 23. Positioning bolt; 24. Baffle; 25. First guide rod; 26. Second guide rod; 27. Drive motor; 28. Square tube; 29. ​​Torque cylinder; 30. Hex wrench. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, this gate valve assembly torque machine includes a top plate 1 and a bottom plate 2. A first motor mount 3 is bolted to the top of the top plate 1. A drive motor 27 is bolted to the top of the first motor mount 3. The output end of the drive motor 27 passes through the first motor mount 3 and is connected to a lead screw 4 via a coupling. The bottom end of the lead screw 4 passes through the top plate 1 and is movably connected to the top of the bottom plate 2 via a bearing. A movable plate 5 is threaded onto the surface of the lead screw 4. A cylinder 6 is bolted to the rear side of the top of the movable plate 5. The output end of the cylinder 6 passes through the movable plate 5 and is bolted to a frame 7. A second motor mount 8 is bolted to the front right side of the top of the frame 7. A first servo motor 9 is bolted to the top of the second motor mount 8. A third motor mount 10 is bolted to the front left side of the top of the movable plate 5. A second servo motor 11 is bolted to the top of the third motor mount 10. The output end of motor 9 is connected to a first drive rod 12 via a coupling. The surface of the first drive rod 12 is movably fitted with a first drive sleeve 13 via a bearing. The output end of the second servo motor 11 is connected to a second drive rod 14 via a coupling. The surface of the second drive rod 14 is fixedly fitted with a second drive sleeve 15. The surfaces of the first drive sleeve 13 and the second drive sleeve 15 are both fixedly fitted with a fixed sleeve 16. The surface of the fixed sleeve 16 is fixedly fitted with a gear 17. The bottom end of the first drive rod 12 is bolted to a torsion bar 18. The inside of the first drive sleeve 13 is bolted to a square tube 28. The bottom of the square tube 28 is bolted to a torsion cylinder 29. The bottom end of the torsion bar 18 passes through the square tube 28 and is fixedly connected to a hexagonal wrench 30. The front side of the top of the base plate 2 is movably connected to a slide plate 19. The top of the slide plate 19 is riveted to a limit clamp 20.

[0027] In actual manufacturing, a groove 21 is provided on the front side of the top of the base plate 2. A slider 22 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the groove 21. Rectangular holes are provided on both sides of the top of the slide plate 19. A positioning bolt 23 is movably connected through the inside of the rectangular hole. The bottom end of the positioning bolt 23 passes through the slider 22 and is threadedly connected to the slider 22.

[0028] In actual manufacturing, a baffle 24 is bolted to the front of the frame 7, two gears 17 mesh with each other, the bottom ends of the first drive sleeve 13 and the second drive sleeve 15 both penetrate the frame 7, and the surface of the fixed cylinder 16 is movably connected to the frame 7 through a bearing.

[0029] In actual manufacturing, a first guide rod 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the top plate 1. The bottom end of the first guide rod 25 passes through the movable plate 5 and is riveted to the top of the bottom plate 2.

[0030] In actual manufacturing, the top front side of the movable plate 5 is movably connected to the two sides of the second guide rod 26, and the bottom end of the second guide rod 26 is riveted to the frame 7.

[0031] In actual manufacturing, a rectangular slot adapted to the second motor base 8 is provided on the right side of the top of the movable plate 5, and the top of the second motor base 8 passes through the rectangular slot.

[0032] In actual manufacturing, the valve to be tightened is first placed inside the limit fixture 20. Then, the drive motor 27 is controlled by an external controller to rotate, which in turn drives the lead screw 4 to rotate. The lead screw 4 is threadedly connected to the movable plate 5, causing the movable plate 5 to move downwards. The movable plate 5 drives the frame 7 and the torque rod 18 to move downwards. After moving to the appropriate position, the external controller controls the cylinder 6 to operate. The output end of the cylinder 6 drives the frame 7 and the first drive sleeve 13 to continue moving downwards. The torque cylinder 29 is fitted onto the valve cover surface, and the hexagonal wrench 30 at the bottom of the torque rod 18 is fitted onto the valve stem surface. Subsequently, the external controller controls the first servo motor 9 to operate. The output end of the first servo motor 9 drives the first drive rod 12 and the torque rod 18 to rotate. The torque rod 18 drives the hexagonal wrench 30 to rotate, and the hexagonal wrench 30 controls the valve... The rod is tightened, and at the same time, the external controller controls the second servo motor 11 to operate. The interior of the second drive sleeve 15 is designed with a square hole. The output end of the second servo motor 11 drives the second drive square rod 14 and the second drive sleeve 15 to rotate. The second drive sleeve 15 drives the gear 17 to rotate. The left gear 17 drives the right gear 17 to rotate. The right gear 17 drives the first drive sleeve 13 to rotate. The first drive sleeve 13 drives the square tube 28 to rotate. The square tube 28 drives the torque cylinder 29 to rotate. The torque cylinder 29 can then rotate and tighten the valve cover. Under the action of the hex wrench 30 and the torque cylinder 29, the valve cover and valve stem can be tightened simultaneously, reducing assembly time and improving processing efficiency. This makes the gate valve assembly torque machine more functional, more compact in structure, and more convenient and faster to use.

[0033] Contents not described in detail herein are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gate valve assembly torque machine comprising a top plate (1) and a bottom plate (2), characterized in that: The top of the top plate (1) is bolted with a first motor base (3), the top of the first motor base (3) is bolted with a driving motor (27), the output end of the driving motor (27) penetrates the first motor base (3) and is connected with a lead screw (4) through a shaft coupling, the bottom end of the lead screw (4) penetrates the top plate (1) and is movably connected with the top of the bottom plate (2) through a bearing, the surface of the lead screw (4) is threadedly sleeved with a movable plate (5), the rear side of the top of the movable plate (5) is bolted with an air cylinder (6), the output end of the air cylinder (6) penetrates the movable plate (5) and is bolted with a frame (7), the front side of the top right side of the frame (7) is bolted with a second motor base (8), the top of the second motor base (8) is bolted with a first servo motor (9), the front side of the top left side of the movable plate (5) is bolted with a third motor base (10), the top of the third motor base (10) is bolted with a second servo motor (11), the output end of the first servo motor (9) is connected with a first driving square rod (12) through a shaft coupling, the surface of the first driving square rod (12) is movably sleeved with a first driving sleeve (13) through a bearing, the output end of the second servo motor (11) is connected with a second driving square rod (14) through a shaft coupling, the surface of the second driving square rod (14) is fixedly sleeved with a second driving sleeve (15), the surfaces of the first driving sleeve (13) and the second driving sleeve (15) are fixedly sleeved with a fixed cylinder (16), the surface of the fixed cylinder (16) is threadedly sleeved with a movable plate, the rear side of the top of the movable plate is bolted with an air cylinder, the output end of the air cylinder penetrates the movable plate and is bolted with a frame, the front side of the top right side of the frame is bolted with a second motor base, the top of the second motor base is bolted with a first servo motor, the front side of the top left side of the movable plate is bolted with a third motor base, the surface of the third motor base is fixedly sleeved with a gear (17), the bottom end of the first driving square rod (12) is bolted with a torsion rod (18), the inside of the first driving sleeve (13) is bolted with a square tube (28), the bottom of the square tube (28) is bolted with a torsion cylinder (29), the bottom end of the torsion rod (18) penetrates the square tube (28) and is fixedly connected with a hexagonal wrench (30), the front side of the top of the bottom plate (2) is movably connected with a sliding plate (19), the top of the sliding plate (19) is riveted with a limiting clamp (20).

2. The gate valve assembly torque wrench of claim 1, wherein, The front side of the top of the bottom plate (2) is provided with a sliding groove (21), the inner cavity of the sliding groove (21) is slidably connected with a sliding block (22), the top of the sliding plate (19) is provided with a rectangular hole on both sides, the inside of the rectangular hole is movably connected with a positioning bolt (23), the bottom end of the positioning bolt (23) penetrates the sliding block (22) and is threadedly connected with the sliding block (22).

3. The gate valve assembly torque wrench of claim 1, wherein, The front side of the frame (7) is connected with a baffle (24) through bolts, two gears (17) are engaged, the bottom end of the first drive sleeve (13) and the second drive sleeve (15) all penetrate the frame (7), and the surface of the fixed cylinder (16) is movably connected with the frame (7) through a bearing.

4. The gate valve assembly torque wrench of claim 1, wherein, The first guide rod (25) is fixedly connected to the edge of the bottom of the top plate (1), the bottom end of the first guide rod (25) penetrates the movable plate (5) and is riveted to the top of the bottom plate (2).

5. The gate valve assembly torque wrench of claim 1, wherein, The second guide rod (26) is movably connected to the top of the movable plate (5) on the two sides of the front side, and the bottom end of the second guide rod (26) is riveted to the frame (7).

6. The gate valve assembly torque wrench of claim 1, wherein, A rectangular groove matched with the second motor base (8) is formed in the right side of the top of the movable plate (5), and the top of the second motor base (8) penetrates the rectangular groove.

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  • Automatic tightening device for gate valve body and gate valve cover

    CN217620397U